The purpose of this study is to examine the causes and pathology of alopecia areata and other hair and skin disorders. Skin biopsies and blood and/or clinical information collected in the study will be used for research aiming at developing new options for the treatment of alopecia areata and other skin and hair…
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of nivolumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with autoimmune disorders and cancer that has spread to other places in the body or cannot removed by surgery. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body…
The purpose of this study is to try to learn how certain risk factors, such as age, gender, pre-existing conditions, the type of treatment you get for your cancer, and the amount of cancer drugs in your body affect whether you develop the nerve disorder and how bad your symptoms will be. There will be about 1,000 people taking part in this study.
Genetic studies help us to understand why some people develop certain diseases while others don't and also provide important clues about how best to treat the disease.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is the virus that causes mononucleosis, also known as mono. Almost all adults have had EBV. For most people, EBV never causes a health problem. However, when their immune system is not working properly (people who have had a transplant and those who have immune disorders), EBV can cause certain…